The Best of 2013-Vintage Edition

For the past 2 years (check out 2011 and 2012 here) I've rounded up my favorite vintage finds of the year in a blog post. It's a fun way to reflect on my sales of the year and see how the shop has progressed. This year, I opened up a mobile boutique, launched a new website, and was a first-time vendor at the Manhattan Vintage Show so all in all, I'd say it was a pretty darn good year for La Poubelle Vintage. So how's about taking a walk down memory lane with me and checking out my greatest hits of 2013.

1. Hanae Mori Dress

It's hard to choose just 1 favorite but this Hanae Mori dress comes pretty close. I was lucky enough to acquire 3 pieces by the designer this year, one of which is still available in the shop!

2. Mink and Leather Jacket

3. Egyptian Print Skirt

Anyone who knows my vintage habits knows that I love a good Egyptian print. This one is the tops!

4. Amazing Red Silk Dress

  This one speaks for itself.

5. WWII Celluloid Pin

  Some vintage pieces I love because of the history involved. This pin dates to WWII where a pilot wore it while thinking of his gal back home.

6. 1950s Prom Dress

 

7. 1930s Kimono

 2013 will officially be known as the year that I became obsessed with the kimono.

8. 1940s Bronze Cocktail Dress

 Like wearing a dress made from liquid bronze!

9. 1970s Swimsuit

  The sexiest one piece in all the land!

10. Anne Fogarty Dress

  

 11. Hanae Mori Dress

 Another Hanae Mori stunner!

12. 1920s Lace Camisole

 A gorgeous antique lace piece.

13. 1960s Satin Cocktail Dress

   

14. 1940s Dress 

This one is all about the collar.

15. Rabbit Fur and Suede Jacket

  Another great jacket.

16. 1940s Zig Zag Dress

  I can't get enough of these zig zag details

17. 1960s Sundress

 

18. Horse Print Dress

I am alllll about this print!

19.  Red Justin Boots

20. 1970s Maxi Gown

This color combo is beyond!

21. 1960s Ruffled Dress

   

22. 1960s Pants

One snazzy pair of cigarette pants!

23. 1940s Cotton Dress

24. 1960s Floral Dress

25. 1970s Coat with Fox Collar

And as usual, many of my favorite finds this year are still available in the shop! Check out this 1970s jumpsuit,  huge amethyst necklace, 1950s sundress, and velvet Estevez dress now before they become relics of La Poubelle Vintage's past.

Vintage Hanae Mori-Finally Mine!

I first learned about the vintage designer Hanae Mori back in September and ever since, I've been plotting how to get my hands on one of her designs. Well, the time has finally come! I recently scored this amazing late '60s Hanae Mori dress for the Etsy shop and it's everything I'd hoped for: bright colors, a superb print, and lush silk. This is a true collectors item, find it in the Etsy shop now!

Vintage Designer: Hanae Mori

A Hanae Mori ad from Vogue, 1976

When I'm not updating La Poubelle Vintage, my internet time is usually spent trolling Pinterest, Etsy or an infinite number of other sites, oogling lovely clothes and expanding my vintage knowledge. In doing so, I came across the Japanese designer Hanae Mori and was instantly smitten. The story behind her brand is pretty cool as well. According to the Vintage Fashion Guild, Mori was a small-time fashion designer who had married the son of a wealthy textile manufacturer. Mori happened to meet Coco Chanel while on vacation in 1960 and was so inspired by her, that she decided to expand her business and focus on haute couture. Her first collection was launched in 1965 and went on to be carried in high-end department stores and become a favorite of Japanese royalty. Her pieces are definitely Japanese influenced but they also have a bohemian goddess vibe that I love. I am really enamored of her beautiful printed silk fabrics and kimono-like dresses and caftans. Unfortunately, Mori's last collection was in 2004 but luckily there are plenty of photos of her pieces online. Here are some of my favorites.

 

Photo credits: 1) Get Some Vintage-a-Peel 2) The Goldstein Museum of Design Archives 3-5) The Metropolitan Museum of Art 6) OMG, that dress! 7-12) The Metropolitan Museum of Art 13) The Modern Bohemians on Etsy 14-16) The Metropolitan Museum of Art 17) The Goldstein Museum of Design Archives 18) Paper Blog